May 15, 1946 - January 15, 2013
William Stephen Anderson, Jr., 66, passed away this Tuesday, January 15th, 2013 at Baptist Memorial Hospital from a sudden illness.
He was born May 15, 1946; in Memphis, to the late William S. Anderson, Sr. and Virginia Roane Anderson.
A life-long Memphian, Mr. Anderson attended UM Training School (Campus) and graduated from East High School, in 1964 where he played football. He also played on community baseball and basketball teams. He was an avid golfer, reader and UM fan as well as a competitive badminton player. Bill received his BS and MS degrees in History, Health, P.E., and Recreation from Memphis State University. Mr. Anderson worked at Railway Express, Coca-Cola Bottling Company, Travelers Insurance and Audubon Park Golf Course before retiring. He was a member of Buntyn Presbyterian Church.
He is predeceased in death by his Uncle Landon B. Roane, Sr., Aunt, Elma Roane and Cousin Landon Roane, III.
He is survived by two cousins, Gwen Roane Cobb (Rick), of Roswell, GA and Peggy Gibson (Gibby), of Atlanta, GA. Other cousins and friends include the Jane Hooker family as well as, neighborhood friends Dani, Tim, Keith and Paul.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. for visitation and inside/graveside services at 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 21, 2013 at Memorial Park Funeral Home.
In lieu of floral arrangements contributions, may be made to The University of Memphis Foundation, Elma Roane Scholarship Fund.
Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN. 901.767.8930, "Behind the Stone Wall". funeral services have been entrusted to Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN. 901.767.8930, "Behind the Stone Wall".
William Stephen Anderson, Jr., 66, passed away this Tuesday, January 15th, 2013 at Baptist Memorial Hospital from a sudden illness.
He was born May 15, 1946; in Memphis, to the late William S. Anderson, Sr. and Virginia Roane Anderson.
A life-long Memphian, Mr. Anderson attended UM Training School (Campus) and graduated from East High School, in 1964 where he played football. He also played on community baseball and basketball teams. He was an avid golfer, reader and UM fan as well as a competitive badminton player. Bill received his BS and MS degrees in History, Health, P.E., and Recreation from Memphis State University. Mr. Anderson worked at Railway Express, Coca-Cola Bottling Company, Travelers Insurance and Audubon Park Golf Course before retiring. He was a member of Buntyn Presbyterian Church.
He is predeceased in death by his Uncle Landon B. Roane, Sr., Aunt, Elma Roane and Cousin Landon Roane, III.
He is survived by two cousins, Gwen Roane Cobb (Rick), of Roswell, GA and Peggy Gibson (Gibby), of Atlanta, GA. Other cousins and friends include the Jane Hooker family as well as, neighborhood friends Dani, Tim, Keith and Paul.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. for visitation and inside/graveside services at 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 21, 2013 at Memorial Park Funeral Home.
In lieu of floral arrangements contributions, may be made to The University of Memphis Foundation, Elma Roane Scholarship Fund.
Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN. 901.767.8930, "Behind the Stone Wall". funeral services have been entrusted to Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN. 901.767.8930, "Behind the Stone Wall".
May 15, 1946 - January 15, 2013
William Stephen Anderson, Jr., 66, passed away this Tuesday, January 15th, 2013 at Baptist Memorial Hospital from a sudden illness.
He was born May 15, 1946; in Memphis, to the late William S. Anderson, Sr. and Virginia Roane Anderson.
A life-long Memphian, Mr. Anderson attended UM Training School (Campus) and graduated from East High School, in 1964 where he played football. He also played on community baseball and basketball teams. He was an avid golfer, reader and UM fan as well as a competitive badminton player. Bill received his BS and MS degrees in History, Health, P.E., and Recreation from Memphis State University. Mr. Anderson worked at Railway Express, Coca-Cola Bottling Company, Travelers Insurance and Audubon Park Golf Course before retiring. He was a member of Buntyn Presbyterian Church.
He is predeceased in death by his Uncle Landon B. Roane, Sr., Aunt, Elma Roane and Cousin Landon Roane, III.
He is survived by two cousins, Gwen Roane Cobb (Rick), of Roswell, GA and Peggy Gibson (Gibby), of Atlanta, GA. Other cousins and friends include the Jane Hooker family as well as, neighborhood friends Dani, Tim, Keith and Paul.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. for visitation and inside/graveside services at 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 21, 2013 at Memorial Park Funeral Home.
In lieu of floral arrangements contributions, may be made to The University of Memphis Foundation, Elma Roane Scholarship Fund.
Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN. 901.767.8930, "Behind the Stone Wall". funeral services have been entrusted to Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN. 901.767.8930, "Behind the Stone Wall".
William Stephen Anderson, Jr., 66, passed away this Tuesday, January 15th, 2013 at Baptist Memorial Hospital from a sudden illness.
He was born May 15, 1946; in Memphis, to the late William S. Anderson, Sr. and Virginia Roane Anderson.
A life-long Memphian, Mr. Anderson attended UM Training School (Campus) and graduated from East High School, in 1964 where he played football. He also played on community baseball and basketball teams. He was an avid golfer, reader and UM fan as well as a competitive badminton player. Bill received his BS and MS degrees in History, Health, P.E., and Recreation from Memphis State University. Mr. Anderson worked at Railway Express, Coca-Cola Bottling Company, Travelers Insurance and Audubon Park Golf Course before retiring. He was a member of Buntyn Presbyterian Church.
He is predeceased in death by his Uncle Landon B. Roane, Sr., Aunt, Elma Roane and Cousin Landon Roane, III.
He is survived by two cousins, Gwen Roane Cobb (Rick), of Roswell, GA and Peggy Gibson (Gibby), of Atlanta, GA. Other cousins and friends include the Jane Hooker family as well as, neighborhood friends Dani, Tim, Keith and Paul.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. for visitation and inside/graveside services at 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 21, 2013 at Memorial Park Funeral Home.
In lieu of floral arrangements contributions, may be made to The University of Memphis Foundation, Elma Roane Scholarship Fund.
Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN. 901.767.8930, "Behind the Stone Wall". funeral services have been entrusted to Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN. 901.767.8930, "Behind the Stone Wall".
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